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Nick Schmaltz listed No. 36 on ESPN's updated Top 50 NHL prospects list

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A breakout season for Nick Schmaltz has landed the young forward at No. 36 on the new Top 50 NHL prospects list released by ESPN's Corey Pronman on Thursday. Schmaltz, the Blackhawks' 2014 first-round pick, is the only member of the organization included in the rankings.

It's been a strong year for Schmaltz, who has played well in both college and international play. The 19-year-old forward is in the middle of a big sophomore year at the University of North Dakota and put up solid numbers for Team USA at the World Junior Championship.